Legislator Rick Lucas left before the vote was taken as a show of dissent.

"It's all about looking in the mirror with the decision you make, and I think I made the proper decision," said legislator Phil Hathway.

Lawmakers will meet next week to discuss filling the possition.

On Monday, the board met to discuss the situation, but left without making a decision.

At the time, sources told 7 News the board was basically split in half about what to do about Diehl's job. A hearing officer, a retired judge, recommended Diehl be found guilty of incompetence and suspended without pay for 60 days.

Diehl did not attend Friday's meeting. He told The Watertown Times " “I did the best I could for the county. I’m sorry the legislators didn’t see it that way.” (See the newspaper's report here.)